Records from 2004 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 2 April 2024.
Inspection history · 23
2 April 2024
Appeal
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7888510
31 January 2024
PSC A · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7858414
8 January 2024
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7846272
7 January 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7845624
6 January 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7845982
2 July 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6463971
28 June 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6458330
20 April 2017
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6125471
16 April 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6125330
11 April 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6122346
27 February 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3958983
20 January 2011
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3960678
19 January 2011
ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3928828
3 December 2010
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3899150
20 February 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3681005
27 May 2008
Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3218701
11 January 2007
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2853391
3 January 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2849640
27 April 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2635037
10 January 2006
ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2561958
27 April 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2344478
4 January 2005
ISPS II Exam · PI Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2265977
4 January 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2265979
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 31 January 2024
Resolved
The company should establish procedures to ensure the ship is maintained in accordance with relevant rules and regulations. In meeting such, the company shall ensure inspections are held at appropriate intervals, and non-conformities are reported. The technical and operational nature of the deficiencies noted below provide objective evidence of a serious failure of implementation of ISM code. An external audit report with a focus on operational testing and inspection of critical systems, including fire detection and suppression systems, satisfactory to the OCMI, must be submitted prior to clearing this deficiency.
74 SOLAS (20) IX/3.1
ISM Code 10.1
30ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 5 February 2024
Resolution: Satisfactory Audit report provided(see docs)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 31 January 2024
Resolved
The function of fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems should be periodically tested to the satisfaction of the Administration.
PSCO observed that the hyper mist fire detection panel quarterly inspection was not completed from July 2023 to November 2023.
74 SOLAS (04) II-2/7.3.2
30ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 5 February 2024
Resolution: Company provided training to crew to ensure proper inspections were completed in a timely manner.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 31 January 2024
Resolved
The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs: fire detection and fire alarm systems.
PSCO observed Zone 02 of the hyper mist fire detection system disabled on 17 Jan 2024. The ship's crew was unaware of the disablement.
74 SOLAS (20) II-2/14.2.1
30ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 5 February 2024
Resolution: PSCO witnessed satisfactory test of fire detection equipment in zone 2.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 31 January 2024
Resolved
The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs: fire detection and fire alarm systems.
PSCO observed that the smoke detector above the boiler was inoperable.
74 SOLAS (20) II-2/14.2.1
30ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 February 2024
Resolution: PSCO witnessed satisfactory test of smoke detector
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 31 January 2024
Resolved
The machinery, boilers, and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems, and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended and shall be installed and protected to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board, with due regard being paid to moving parts, hot surfaces, and other hazards.
PSCO observed numerous lube oil leaks along the main diesel engine lower crankcase.
74 SOLAS (04) II-1/26.1
30ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 5 February 2024
Resolution: Ships crew identified and replaced leaking exhaust valve. M/E cleaned.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 31 January 2024
Resolved
The machinery, boilers, and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems, and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended and shall be installed and protected to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board, with due regard being paid to moving parts, hot surfaces, and other hazards.
PSCO observed a significant fuel leak with fuel-soaked lagging on the main fuel line to the main engine in the vicinity of the port-side ladder well.
74 SOLAS (04) II-1/26.1
30ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 5 February 2024
Resolution: Ships crew fixed flange gasket and replaced insulation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 31 January 2024
Resolved
The machinery, boilers, and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems, and fittings shall be of design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended and shall be installed and protected to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board, with due regard being paid to moving parts, hot surfaces, and other hazards.
PSCO observed a significant fuel oil leak on the fuel oil transfer pump on the starboard side of the engine room.
74 SOLAS (04) II-1/26.1
30ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 5 February 2024
Resolution: Ships crew replaced leaking air vent valve on pump.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 31 January 2024
Resolved
The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs: fire detection and fire alarm systems.
PSCO observed sample smoke extraction system de-energized. The crew was unaware of when and how long the system was de-energized for.
74 SOLAS (20) II-2/14.2.1
17ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 31 January 2024
Resolution: Crew reactivated the system in presence of PSCO.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 31 January 2024
No resolution recorded
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship, in all respects, will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to persons on board or the ship.
PSCO observed the ship's main ballast system control panel malfunctioning.
74 SOLAS (20) I/11
17ac-Updated to 40AC 05FEB24
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 31 January 2024
No resolution recorded
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship, in all respects, will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board.
PSCO observed hydraulic oil leaks on numerous cargo hold hatch hydraulic rams as well as on hydraulic pumps for cargo hatches.
74 SOLAS (20) I/11
17ac- Updated to 40ac 05FEB24
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 31 January 2024
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship, in all respects, will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board.
PSCO observed ground cables on numerous electric motors broken or missing, including the general service fire pump, ballast water treatment sludge pump, purifier pump, ballast pump, and cooling water pumps.
74 SOLAS (20) I/11
17ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 February 2024
Resolution: PSCO observed all motors fitted with appropriate ground wires
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 31 January 2024
Resolved
Each vessel must have the following: An illuminated magnetic steering compass, mounted in a binnacle, that can be read at the vessel's main steering stand.
PSCO observed inability to illuminate the magnetic compass under ship power. Illumination works under emergency power.
33 CFR 164.35(b)
60c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 5 February 2024
Resolution: Ships crew replaced dimmer switch. PSCO witnessed proper operation.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 31 January 2024
Resolved
Rules in this subpart (Rules 20-31) (83.20 through 83.31) shall be complied with in all weathers.
PSCO observed the port-side all-around white light filled with water, and the starboard-side all-around white light missing its cover.
33 CFR 83.20(a)
60c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 5 February 2024
Resolution: Ships crew replaced light covers and gasket material.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 8 January 2024
Resolved
Firefighting systems and appliances shall be kept in general working order and readily available for immediate use. PSCO observed safety pins installed on all high pressure CO2 cylinders deeming them non operative in accordance with manufactures instructions.
74 SOLAS (20) 11-2/14.21.2
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 8 January 2024
Resolution: Pins were removed from CO2 cylinders making system fully operational.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 8 January 2024
Resolved
The machinery, boilers and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. PSCO observed jacket water leak from M/E number 7 cylinder.
74 SOLAS (04) II-1/26.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 January 2024
Resolution: After a risk assessement conducted by Bureau Veritas, BV issued a conditon of class until perminent repairs can be completed.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil and oily mixtures from machinery spaces
Issued 8 January 2024
Resolved
The machinery, boilers, and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. PSCO observed hydraulic oil leak from the hydraulic oil filter on the vessel's steering gear system gear system during steering gear test.
74SOLAS(04)II-1/26.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 January 2024
Resolution: Received a class report from [name withheld] attesting to repairs.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Low level lighting in corridors
Issued 8 January 2024
Resolved
The electrical power available shall be sufficient to supply all those services that are essential for safety in an emergency. PSCO observed 09 emergency lights extinguished.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 January 2024
Resolved 9 January 2024
Resolution: Received a class report from [name withheld] attesting to repairs.
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Propulsion Engine
Issued 19 January 2011
Resolved
Outboard engine on the Rescue boat could not be restarted during the inspection. 74 Solas, 2004 Consolidated, Ch. III/Reg. 14.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 January 2011
Resolution: Sector Baltimore inspectors attended the vessel to witness satisfactory operation of motor. [name withheld]
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 3 December 2010
Resolved
0750 - Fire Prevention - PSCO discovered a wooden block disabling the automatic closing fuel valve for the main engine. To be corrected prior to movement. SOLAS II-2/4
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 December 2010
Resolved 6 December 2010
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report ABS stating the deficiency was rectified. Valve was tested by class surveyor and found in satisfactory working condition.